Obituaries

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph Smith Donohue, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb. 5th after a long illness.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Celeste V. Donohue; his daughter, Bronwyn and son, Joseph, III; six grandchildren; his brother and sister, Stephen and Kathleen Donohue; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was born in Boston, son of...

Feb 2, 2017

Florence M. James, Millbury's oldest resident, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at the age of 104.

Florence was an avid reader and kept up with current events. In past years she did considerable crocheting. She was noted for her remarkable memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward (1975) and her daughter,...

Jan 28, 2017

TORRINGTON, CT / MILLBURY, MA- Anne Marie (Connor) Early-Kopka, 66, died Saturday, Jan. 28th at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, after an illness.

She leaves her husband, Kenneth Kopka; a son, Matthew Early of Maine; two step-son, Jonathan and Christopher Kopka; three grandchildren, Lauren, Allison and Joseph Early all of Maine; Her mother, Janet (Smith) Connor...

Jan 24, 2017

MILLBURY - Frankie L. (Floyd) Tokus, 86 died Monday, Jan. 24th at the Life Care Center in Auburn.

Her husband, Edward F. Tokus died in 2003. She leaves three children, Theresa A. Landers, and her husband, William F Landers III of Worcester, Michael E. Tokus and his wife, Vanessa of Maine and Nancy L. White and her...

Jan 21, 2017

ROCKIE HILL, CT - Ellen A. (Hamilton) Mita, formerly of Millbury, MA, died peacefully at home, at 91 years old.

She leaves three children, Christine Sylvain and her husband, Charles of Newington, CT, Stephen Mita and his wife Cheryl of Worcester, MA, and Susan Mita and her partner, Mila Jane Wilson of East Hampton, NY; grandchildren, Courtney...

Jan 17, 2017

Eric W. Dempsey, 55, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer in his home on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

Eric leaves his long-time companion of 35 years, Terry A. Barber; 4 siblings, Barry P. Dempsey of Lowell, Jeffrey D. Dempsey, Kathy L. Hale both of Millbury and Debra J. Sullivan of Greensboro, NC; many nieces...

Jan 15, 2017

MILLBURY - Joseph P. Comeau, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 15th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center.

He leaves a son, Mark R. Comeau and his wife, Carolyn of Millbury; two grandson, Chase and Travis Comeau; two brothers, Robert and Jack Comeau; a sister, Debbie; his partner, Charlotte Larochelle. He is predeceased by two sons, Joseph...

Jan 12, 2017

MILFORD - Ronald G. Roberts, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 12th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after suddenly falling ill in Millbury, where he grew up.

He leaves his wife, Linda J. (Modig) Roberts, and a son, Jason M. Roberts, of Milford, MA; a son, Jonathan M. Roberts, and his wife, Amy M. (Sutherland) Roberts, of...

Jan 7, 2017

Michael G. Forleo, 57, passed away suddenly at home.

Mike leaves his wife, Eyvette M. (Bileau) Forleo; four children, Michael, Kerri, Gina and Frank; nine grandchildren; siblings, Dennis of CA, Tina of ME, Robin and Theresa of FL; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents, Frank and Lois; a sister, Debra.

Mike was...

Jan 5, 2017

Our beloved Jill J. Baldarelli, 58, passed in the early morning of January 5th surrounded by her family and loved ones, after succeeding for almost 20 years in a valiant struggle with advanced cardiomyopathy. Jill was the daughter of the late Mary and Richard Baldarelli.

She leaves behind her loving and devoted life-partner of 28 years Patricia...

Jan 3, 2017

MILLBURY -Alice A. (Liubauskas) Donovan, 98, formerly of Millbury, died on Tuesday, January 3rd at Harbor House in Hingham, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Alexander and Anna Liubauskas who emigrated from Lithuania and lived her entire life in Worcester and Millbury. Alice was married to Daniel F. Donovan Jr., owner of Donovan's Ice Cream of...

Jan 3, 2017

MILLBURY - Thomas M. Reilly, 61, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at his home, after being stricken ill.

He leaves behind his wife, Judith L. (Brackett) Reilly; two children, Sarah A. (Reilly) Bartlett and her spouse Christopher E. Bartlett, and Diana Reilly; six siblings, Mary G. Hoover of Texas, Anne M. Reilly of Natick, Patty (Marie) Reilly...

Dec 30, 2016

George R. Law 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday December 30th in Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness.

George leaves his devoted and beloved wife of 62 years, Dolores R. (Mero) Law; two children Kenneth P. Law and his spouse William E. Bushey, of Worcester and Doreen M. and her husband...

Dec 27, 2016

Stephen E. Rodwill, 54, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27th after a long illness at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen leaves his two children, Catelynn and Sean Rodwill; two grandchildren; his mother, Ann Marie Rodwill and a sister, Kathleen DeCillis. He was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Rodwill who passed in 1997.

Dec 27, 2016

SOUTH GRAFTON - David A. Morin, 58, of South Grafton, died Tuesday, Dec. 27th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.

David leaves five siblings, Ernest Morin and his wife, Patricia of Millbury, Cheryl Barker and her husband, James of S. Grafton, Tina Graham and her husband, Paul of...

Dec 26, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Gemme, 70, passed away Monday, Dec. 26th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald leaves his sweetheart of over 30 years, Candace L. Martinelli; his sister, Patricia DiCandia and her husband, Victor of Oxford; his brother, Ted Gemme and his wife, Cynthia of Webster; three nephews, Scott D. Wharton, Robert Martinelli, Mark Gemme...

Dec 19, 2016

Judith Ann (Fors) Chevalier, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving children and daughter-in-law/caretaker, Monday, Dec. 19th.

Judy was born in Worcester and worked at UMASS Hospital in the school lab for many years. She was a homemaker most of her life. Judy enjoyed going to the casino, listening to her husband play...

Dec 14, 2016

Aramis "Amy" (Simonian) Brock, 92, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 14th. Amy leaves a daughter, Mary Sweet of Arizona; four granddaughters, Alisa, Tara and Evelyn all of Worcester and Leah of Shrewsbury; a grandson, Nicholas of Arizona; six great grandchildren, Tasja, Tiyara, Tashai, Robert, Tristan and Angelo Jr. She is predeceased by her husband, Louis...

Dec 9, 2016

NORTHBRIDGE - Ronald Harney, 80, died Friday, Dec. 9th at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family.

He leaves his wife, Nancy E. (Picotte) Harney; three children, Susan J. Florentine of Hoschton, GA, John Harney and his wife, Karen of Auburn and Cheryl Castonguay and her husband, John of Northbridge; ten grandchildren; six great...

Dec 8, 2016

Donald J. Pokraka, 85, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald leaves his wife of 59 years, Bernice R. (Army) Pokraka; four children, Dawn Bourassa of Hockley, TX, David Pokraka and his wife, Robin of Virginia Beach, VA; Daniel J. Pokraka and his partner, Matthew F. Masny of Worcester and...